BabyMedADELI

BabyMedADELI

Early Care for Children with

Developmental Delay

Univ. Prof. Dr. Franz Gerstenbrand Thomas Sieber, M.D.Scientific Advisor at the ADELI Medical Center Medical Director ADELI Medical Center

” ”ADELI Medical Center is one of the few

Medical Center is paediatric neuro- special ised faci l i t ies for neuro-

rehabilitation. From its beginnings, the rehabilitation in Europe. More than one

center provides care mostly for children thousand patients are treated here

with neurological deficits caused by birth annually. Paediatric rehabilitation is the

trauma. The center has considerable experience in the cornerstone of ADELI's rehabilitation approach. I am especially

treatment of young children in infancy. When neurological glad that I can introduce to you the ADELI BabyMed

problems are treated early, the plasticity of the brain can be programme, which has been specifically designed for children

utilised and thus the chances for improvement are with developmental delay. It opens up a new opportunity to

substantially higher.” reduce the degree, or even eliminate severe chronic disability in

the future. In this case, restoring health requires substantial

time, considerable effort and resources, but when the outcomes

lead to child's better future, it is the path worth taking.”

One of the main areas of the ADELI

Founding President and Honorary Member of the European Federation

of Neurological Societies (EFNS)

Chairman of the Space & Underwater Neurology Research Group at the

World Federation of Neurology (WFN)

“Many stories of children with disabilities have one thing in

common: shortly after the birth, the parents noticed there is

something unusual about the baby, yet hoped this minor

developmental delay would disappear over time. After several

weeks or months, however, baby's problems only got worse. Until

the right diagnosis has been made and the rehabilitation has

started, precious time had passed. After ten years of experience in

paediatric neurorehabilitation and thousands of patients treated

here, we insist that it is crucially important to make the first step as

early as possible. ADELI's BabyMed programme is here because

babies can't wait.”

“Many stories of children with disabilities have one thing in

common: shortly after the birth, the parents noticed there is

something unusual about the baby, yet hoped this minor

developmental delay would disappear over time. After several

weeks or months, however, baby's problems only got worse. Until

the right diagnosis has been made and the rehabilitation has

started, precious time had passed. After ten years of experience in

paediatric neurorehabilitation and thousands of patients treated

here, we insist that it is crucially important to make the first step as

early as possible. ADELI's BabyMed programme is here because

babies can't wait.”

You Should be Concerned

Consult with an Expert

if your child has signs of developmental delay – it did not start to keep the head up

straight on time (around the 1st month), roll over independently onto its belly

(approximately in the 5th month), crawl (around the 7th month), start standing up on the

feet (approximately in the 8th month) and walk (approximately in the 12th month).

when at the time of your pregnancy, during the childbirth or just after the birth of the

baby, the so-called risk factors were present – high-risk pregnancy, complications

during delivery or shortly after the birth.

Do not be alarmed, but do not waste your time if you found risk factors or signs of

developmental delay in your baby - it does not necessarily mean serious consequences.

In any event, do not expect it to fix itself. Time, in this case, can mean a lot for the future of

your child!

Keep a track of the symptoms you noticed in the developmental delay of your baby

and contact a doctor you trust – an experienced paediatrician or paediatric neurologist.

In the ADELI Medical Center, we will provide you with a free consultation and

examination by our specialists.

If the suspicions are confirmed, you will have the opportunity to immediately start

working on changing the future of your baby for the better. Together with you, we will

make all the effort for its normal development - during the 2-week course of special

rehabilitation exercises, gymnastics, massages and other procedures, you will learn how

to work with your baby at home. The joint effort of you – the parents and our specialists –

is the guarantee of your baby's health.

Ignoring the signs of improper child development

in very early childhood does not pay off in any way, do

not risk that the delay will progress into a serious

disability. Increasing the effort for restoring the health

in early childhood is easier. You will protect your child

and your family from pain, suffering and costs

associated with caring for a disabled person.

is based on many years of rich experience in

working with children with congenital and acquired

neurological disorders.

is compiled on the basis of the latest research and

knowledge of our and international experts and

scholars on the development of the brain, nervous and

musco-skeletal system.

is implemented by a team of neurologists,

physicians, physiotherapists, speech therapists and

other health professionals who specialise in

rehabilitation of the youngest children.

is individualised, using the most effective

combination of all available methods (Vojta, Bobath,

Kabat, kinesiology, balneology, etc.), adapted to the

specifics of each baby.

BabyMed Programme

in the Adeli Medical Center

Time Cannot be Turned Back

Our Goal is to

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trigger normal physiological development, corresponding to your child's

age and abilities

prevent the development of pathological symptoms in the development

of musculoskeletal apparatus

in addition to the development of musculoskeletal system, foster the

development of mental abilities and development of speech

teach you how to exercise with the baby at home, so that the process of

improvement does not stop

It is a two-week early intervention and rehabilitation programme for children

from 6 months up to 2 years of age. A team of specialists works with the baby

3-4 hours a day, 5 days a week. Within the programme, the baby will undergo:

Thorough examination and compilation of individual programme for your

child by the medical team

Neurorehabilitation – morning and afternoon session of special

rehabilitation exercises utilising the incredible plasticity of the brain at this age

Therapeutic relaxation massage – healing method which stimulates the skin

and muscles, improves blood circulation

Manual therapy – removal of blockages and contractures, muscle relaxation,

correction of posture, particularly holding the head and body

Basal stimulation – enhances the perception of themselves, helps in

communication with the others and in mastering the orientation in space and

time

Oxygen therapy – improves the supply of oxygen in the body (particularly in

the brain), increases performance and enables faster recovery after intense

exercising

Speech therapy – oro-facial, sound and speech exercises aimed at activating

the development of breathing, speech and communication abilities

Parents' Experience

Stanislava & Daughter Emma

Andrea & Son Lukas

Our thanks to parents of children who listened

to our advice and attended early rehabilitation

programme in the ADELI Medical Center,

giving their babies a chance for better future.

Rehabilitation in the ADELI Center has helped Emma a lot.

She has gained more stability, her walking became much

smoother and more coordinated, and she began to manage

slopes and partially walking up the stairs. Along with the

walking improvement, a sharp development of language

occurred as well (and she cannot stop talking since then). We

look forward to our next visit.”

”Lukas made huge progress during his first stay.

Approximately two weeks prior to the rehabilitation, he started

walking, but he really started straddling at ADELI Center. He

began assembling wooden puzzles, and even his fine motor

skills have been kick-started. After the second stay, he is

smarter again, his fine motor skills improved as well, and

he even began using the tweezers grip.”

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Lukas

Denisa & Daughter Nelly

"I consider attending the early care rehabilitation in the ADELI Center the best decision in my life so

far. I learned about it only by chance and I am grateful for it. I have never met nicer, more sincere, willing,

empathetic and welcoming attitude than in this center. My daughter Nelly has been born at 27th week

of pregnancy and was not breathing. The prognosis from the doctors was – a severe disability. When I

was asked by the physician whether to save the child or let the fate decide, as a mother, I did not hesitate

for a moment – save. Given this and the fact that Nelly could not stand on her feet at 12 months, nor sit

alone, and none of the doctors was addressing it, I decided on my own after consultation with ADELI

Center's doctor to undergo their early care rehabilitation treatment programme.

Two weeks after returning from ADELI, Nelly began to climb alone on all four and was also

able to sit without a support. Even our doctor noticed progress and said I could not have chosen

better. I am not saying that the exercises in the ADELI Center have removed the disability, yet the

prognoses of doctors were clearly wrong. Given the significant developmental delay and weak muscles

of our Nelly, the visit to ADELI Center is irreplaceable. Soon, Nelly will celebrate her second birthday and

she is climbing on all four (even I cannot keep up with her), walking without help and is full of energy. We

are not completely out of the woods, as she has a severe hearing problem and also some minor health

issues, but it's still better than severe disability. I can proudly say that I have done something for my

daughter. The rehabilitation in the ADELI Center was the right choice. A warm thanks to the entire team

of ADELI Center for their responsiveness and psychological support. Good luck to the other kids in

getting help like our Nelly.“

ADELI Medical Center

The project's main goal is to increase the awareness about children at risk and improve the attention of parents and doctors for the

symptoms of incorrect development in children from 0 to 3 years. The project is also aiming to increase the involvement of state

agencies, which can be incorporated into providing complex solutions to the problem of children at risk. From the medical point of

view, it is mainly about finding new means of diagnostics and therapy (including their funding).

The underlying mission of this international project is to reduce child disability and increase the number of children who can

achieve independence from the life-long support of their parents and the state.

The Initiator of the International Project Children at Risk

ContactsADELI Medical Center

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Tel.: +421 33 79 15 900

E-mail: info@adeli-center.com

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